Registration

Explanation and forms necessary to be registered under the Veterinarians Act and thereby entitled to practice veterinary medicine in B.C.  The active private practice categories are General Private Practice and Specialty Private Practice.  

*** IMPORTANT NEWS ***

Concerning registration as a veterinarian in BC 

ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010, the BCVMA becomes the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) and the registration process will change

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION REMAIN UNCHANGED

HOWEVER, THE COUNCIL WILL NO LONGER GRANT REGISTRATION

THE REGISTRAR WILL EITHER GRANT REGISTRATION OR FORWARD THE APPLICATION TO THE REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

BYLAW EXAMS WILL CONTINUE TO BE A REQUIREMENT; THEY ARE HELD 4 TIMES YEARLY IN NORTH VANCOUVER, AND AT THE WCVM IN APRIL

***important notice re English Test requirement - see link below***

• 1st Step - Before you apply to the CVBC, see the NEB
• 2nd Step - Application for Registration with the CVBC
• Accredited Veterinary Schools List
• Annual Registrant Dues 2013
• CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
• CVBC Registration Class (Status) Changes
• English Proficiency Requirement
• Letters of Good Standing for CVBC Registrants
• Name Changes